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Court says Philadelphia can end faith-based agencies’ foster care
An appeals court ruled April 22 that the city can bar archdiocesan Catholic Social Services from placing children in foster care with any family because CSS upholds traditional marriage. Two other states are grappling the issue.
Praying hands at work: St. Joseph’s parishioners roll up their sleeves
The faithful and handy parishioners of St. Joseph Parish in Spring City, Chester County have worked hand in glove with their energetic pastors for 100 years to build a welcoming community.
Churches’ solemn Easter traditions vary from East to West
The rites of Holy Week leading up to Easter are celebrated differently in the Eastern Catholic churches, such as Byzantine Ukrainian, especially on Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
In era of division, they break bread at interfaith seder meal
St. Joseph's University hosted the Jewish ritual meal April 7 before Passover for some 100 area Jews and Christians, including seminarians and other Catholics. They celebrated the common origin of their faiths.
Local Catholics can help rebuild Notre Dame via collection
Archbishop Charles Chaput has asked that all parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese consider taking up a voluntary collection to assist with the repair efforts for the Cathedral of Notre Dame, damaged by fire April 15.
Danger of marijuana rising for mothers and babies, Catholic doctor says
Pot is much more potent than a generation ago, and detrimental effects especially on newborns are showing up in the delivery room, said Dr. Lester Ruppersberger, a Langhorne-based obstetrician.
What do you remember about the Cathedral of Notre Dame?
CatholicPhilly.com asked followers on our Facebook page to tell us their memories after the famous church in Paris endured a devastating fire April 15. Read a selection, and share your own thoughts.
Maternity School bounds past goal to raise $33K for tech program
The Northeast Philadelphia Catholic school raised 50% more this year than last in its annual Trek for Tech walk-a-thon. Funds will help buy smartboards, Chromebooks and a 3D printer for the STEAM curriculum.
Pray for Parisians, people of France, Archbishop Chaput asks
Archbishop Charles Chaput called the burning Notre Dame Cathedral "a testament to man’s desire to glorify God on earth and a beacon of hope," and urged prayers for "our brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of Paris."
Family night at Phillies to benefit Catholic Charities
The Phils' June 21 game against the Marlins will feature Chase Utley's retirement, a bobblehead and, if enough tickets are sold, the National Anthem will be sung by a group benefiting from the annual appeal.